A. Reading/Literature

A.4.1

Use effective reading strategies to achieve their purposes in reading

A.4.2

Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature

A.4.3

Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience

A.4.4

 Read to acquire information

 B. Writing

B.4.1

Create or produce writing to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes

B.4.2

Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective writing

B.4.3

Understand the function of various forms, structures, and punctuation marks of standard American English and use them appropriately in written communications

 C. Oral Language

C.4.1

Orally communicate information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences for a variety of purposes

C.4.2

Listen to and comprehend oral communications

C.4.3

Participate effectively in discussion

 D. Language

D.4.1

Develop their vocabulary and ability to use words, phrases, idioms, and various grammatical structures as a means of improving communication

E. Media & Technology

E.4.1

Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information

E.4.3

Create products appropriate to audience and purpose

E.4.4

Demonstrate a working knowledge of media production and distribution *

E.4.5

Analyze and edit media work as appropriate to audience and purpose *

 F. Research & Inquiry

F.4.1

Conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate their findings

 Math

 A. Mathematical Processes

A.4.2

Communicate mathematical ideas in a variety of ways, including words, numbers, symbols, pictures, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models*

 E. Statistics & Probability

 E.4.1

 Science

 A. Science Connections

A.4.3

When investigating a science-related problem, decide what data can be collected to determine the most useful explanations

 B. Nature of Science

B.4.1

Use encyclopedias, source books, texts, computers, teachers, parents, other adults, journals, popular press, and various other sources, to help answer science-related questions and plan investigations

 C. Science Inquiry

C.4.1

Use the vocabulary of the unifying themes* to ask questions about objects, organisms, and events being studied

C.4.2

Use the science content being learned to ask questions, plan investigations*, make observations*, make predictions*, and offer explanations*

C.4.3

Select multiple sources of information to help answer questions selected for classroom investigations*

C.4.5

Use data they have collected to develop explanations* and answer questions generated by investigations*

C.4.6

Communicate the results of their investigations* in ways their audiences will understand by using charts, graphs, drawings, written descriptions, and various other means

C.4.7

Support their conclusions with logical arguments

 D. Physical Science

D.4.4

Observe* and describe* changes* in form, temperature, color, speed, and direction of objects and construct* explanations* for the changes

 Social Studies

 A. Geography: People, Places, and Environments

A.4.4

Describe and give examples of ways in which people interact with the physical environment, including use of land, location of communities, methods of construction, and design of shelters

E.4.8

Describe and distinguish among the values and beliefs of different groups and institutions

E.4.9

Explain how people learn about others who are different from themselves

E.4.15

Describe instances of cooperation and interdependence among individuals, groups, and nations, such as helping

Health

 A. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

A.4.2

Describe how family, school, and community environments influence personal health

A.4.4

Explain how childhood diseases and injuries can treated or prevented

 B. Healthy Behaviors

B.4.4

Demonstrate strategies to improve or maintain personal health

 Information & Technology Literacy

 A. Media & Technology

A.4.1

Use common media and technology terminology and equipment

A.4.2

Identify and use common media formats

A.4.3

Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information

A.4.4

Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information

A.4.5

Use media and technology to create and present information

 B. Information & Inquiry

B.4.2

 Develop information seeking strategies

B.4.3

Locate and access information sources

B.4.4

Evaluate and select information from a variety of print, nonprint, and electronic formats

B.4.5

Record and organize information

B.4.6

Interpret and use information to solve the problem or answer the question

B.4.7

Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format

 C. Independent Learning

C.4.2

Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information

C.4.3

Develop competence and selectivity in reading, listening, and viewing

C.4.4

Demonstrate self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their learning

 D. The Learning Community

D.4.1

Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

D.4.2